Today the General Dental Council (GDC) has announced its new Chair, Baron Harris of Haringey (“Lord Toby Harris”) and new registrant Council Member Angie Heilmann MBE. They will both take up their new posts on 1 October 2021. Paul Cushley, Dental Director, National Services Scotland reminds us that Scotland’s voice at the GDC and the…
In a letter today the Chief Dental Officer has provided an update on some forthcoming actions in relation to infection prevention and control IPC guidance. It indicates that work is underway, led by Public Health England but involving all UK countries, to examine government policy for people who have been vaccinated, this work includes: A…
Memorandum PCA(D)2021(3) outlines the latest amendments to the statement of of dental remuneration (SDR). The memorandum contains details of:- Funding support for ventilation equipment in dental practices Consequential changes to the SDR. The memorandum also provides a link to the findings of the recent ventilation survey which had a response rate of 65%. Key findings…